03/26/2024
Swim banquet is over, that’s a wrap on the 23-24 season.
It’s been a rough one as a coach, there was way too much uncertainty that I couldn’t eliminate for my kids. I hate that we had to play so much by ear and adapt so many times.
I am in awe of my kids though. You couldn’t tell that we didn’t have a pool and that we didn’t get to even swim some weeks. They carried on every day like everything was normal. They put us coaches on their shoulders and took us across the finish line. They are breathtaking examples of humans.
This year is especially bittersweet, these seniors rode through Covid with me, dealt with toxic teammates who tried to steal their joy, faced unpredictable weather, and to top it all off, they put up with me for four years. I will never forget this group, they are truly special and hold a huge part of my heart.
The parents that were always there, ready to do whatever it took to ensure the whole team was supported, listened when I need help, poured when I needed a drink, gave me the truth when I asked and were unconditional in their dedication. They don’t know how much I appreciate them, I have never found a way to express that accurately.
My personal support system, the best Assistant Coach I could ever have dreamed of finding, the group of friends who keep me grounded, the girl who is my everything.
Thank you. I love you all. 🧡🖤
